- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors and one of London’s essential cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 buses that leave Luton for London Heathrow Airport on Sat, May 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 15m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX231 | 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 11:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX231 | 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h05 | 11:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX231 | 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Luton | 0h50 | 11:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Luton | 1h10 | 11:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 AM Luton | 1h00 | 4:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Luton | 1h00 | 3:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Luton | 0h50 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Luton to London Heathrow Airport run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of London Heathrow Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Heathrow Airport trip today.
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors and one of London’s essential cultural stops.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner, da Vinci, and Monet. Ideal for seeing European painting highlights in one place.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames. Known for blockbuster exhibitions and strong permanent displays.
Lively district known for street performers, historic market buildings, shopping, and easy access to theaters. One of central London’s most visited areas.
Popular riverside walking area with major views, cultural venues, and bridges linking key sights. Excellent for a classic London stroll.
Central public square framed by major institutions and monuments. A classic meeting point and gateway to the West End.
Britain’s classic pub dish of battered white fish with thick-cut chips, often served with mushy peas and tartar sauce.
A traditional cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast; a staple of English cafes and hotels.
A classic British roast dinner with roasted meat, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding, especially associated with pubs.
Upscale airport dining spot specializing in smoked salmon, seafood, and Champagne, with a sleek bar atmosphere.
Well-known airport restaurant in Terminal 5 serving modern British and European dishes in a polished, traveler-friendly setting.
Established Heston Blumenthal venue in Terminal 2 known for refined British comfort food, including fish and chips and wood-fired pizza.
Heathrow is pricey for food and drinks. Airport meals and coffee cost more than in many UK town centres.
Service is often included at airport restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is usual for table service. No tip needed for fast food or coffee stands; round up taxis if desired.
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London Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 -> Paddington Station, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to London Heathrow Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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